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Nissan towing capacity, by configuration

There are 19 published Nissan configurations here across 3 models, and they span 3,500 to 8,500 lb. A single number for a Nissan model is wrong for most of them — the Pathfinder alone spans 3,500–6,000 lb on the same badge.

Pick your model, then find your exact configuration on its page. The tow rating is where you start — what you actually need to buy is sized to the trailer, not the truck.

ModelBodyPublished configurationsMax trailer (lb)
2026 ArmadaFull-size SUV28,500
2026 FrontierMid-size pickup116,270–7,150
2026 PathfinderThree-row SUV63,500–6,000
The widest spread here is the Pathfinder: 3,500–6,000 lb, a 71% difference. Same model name, different engine or drivetrain, and the answer changes by 2,500 lb. See its full configuration chart →

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Common questions

How much can a Nissan tow?

It depends entirely on the exact configuration, not the model name. Across the 3 Nissan vehicles published here there are 19 distinct configurations ranging from 3,500 to 8,500 lb. Find your own model in the table on this page, then your exact engine, drivetrain, cab and bed combination on its page.

Why does one Nissan model have more than one tow rating?

Because the rating is set by the configuration, not the badge. The Nissan Pathfinder is the clearest example here: it spans 3,500–6,000 lb, a 71% difference between its lowest and highest published configuration. Two trucks with the same name on the tailgate can be thousands of pounds apart.

Where do these Nissan numbers come from?

Each one is read positionally from Nissan's own published towing chart or specification page, linked on every vehicle page. We publish no figure we cannot point at a manufacturer source for. See how this is made.

Why is there no payload figure for Nissan here?

Because payload is specific to your individual vehicle, not to the model — it is printed on the certification label in your driver's door jamb. Your tongue weight counts against it, which is why it matters when you tow.